Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV appear in 31 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 86.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.1 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV ranks higher on average than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental PremiumContact 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV ranks better than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →